Letters, 1867-1869.

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Letters, 1867-1869.

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15 letters (several incomplete) from Owen to Mary Mapes Dodge, a well-known childrens' author of the period. Owen writes from New York and other cities in which he is lecturing to Dodge in New Jersey. The subject matter is mainly literary, with Owen using Dodge as a critic for his lectures and his novel in progress, BEYOND THE BREAKERS. He advises her to not give too much time to her work at HEARTH AND HOME magazine. The collection documents a literary friendship.

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Owen, Robert Dale, 1801-1877

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Politician, reformer, and author Robert Dale Owen was born in Scotland; influenced by his father, he developed a strong interest in social reform. He moved to New Harmony, Indiana, where he joined the socialist community his father founded there, and he was active as an educator, editor, and author, including the first birth control pamphlet published in America. He next became active in politics, serving in the Indiana House of Representatives and later in the United States House, wh...

Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905

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Student at University of Maine. From the description of Folklore paper, 1960. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70940118 American writer. Best known for her story of Hans Brinker. From the description of Letters, [1861?]-1894. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122464651 American author and editor. From the description of Papers of Mary Mapes Dodge, 1875-1897. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32136440 Mary ...